At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
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Job Summary
In this role, the position holder will be responsible for the continuous optimization/improvement of existing and future processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Optimize existing production processes, such as analyzing root causes of errors, statistical product tracking, and evaluation of items, ad hoc troubleshooting.
* Implement new manufacturing technologies.
* Implement the concept of Quality by Design before the introduction of new products.
* Execute optimization projects or continuous process improvements based on customer requirements and requests.
* Conduct and coordinate validation projects.
* Implement and coordinate customer and development projects.
Education
* Completed technical engineering degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, or similar fields with a focus on production engineering.
Work Experience
* Several years of professional experience in manufacturing companies, preferably in the pharmaceutical environment, including cGMP knowledge.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Experience in areas such as validation or qualification, capability analysis, and analysis of production processes based on technical, quality-related, and economic aspects.
* Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written.
* Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and project management is desirable.
* Strong cost and quality awareness as well as internal and external customer orientation.
* Analytical thinking and structured working methods.
* Teamwork and communication skills.
West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.
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